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Everyone who is recovering from a substance use disorder or healing from a mental health concern is following a unique path. Resist the urge to compare your progress to anyone else's. As you look back on 2020 and prepare for the new year, celebrate your successes and plan to make 2021 your best year yet!

Gratitude can make us smile about the simplest things or change a single moment into something unforgettable. What reminds you to be grateful? Tell us your thoughts in the comments!

Did you get your flu shot yet? Flu season is already underway, but it’s not too late to get this year’s vaccine. The CDC recommends the flu shot for everyone age 6 months or older. This year, with the COVID-19 pandemic still impacting communities across the nation, it’s especially important to do all we can to keep ourselves healthy. Give yourself and your loved ones the gift of increased safety and greater peace of mind get your flu shot today!

The holiday season is a time when many people remind themselves to take a moment to think about what they're grateful for. While giving thanks is a holiday staple for some, did you know that showing gratitude can also have a positive impact on your mental health? http://ow.ly/c4YC50CjcMU

When you have the chance to describe a friend, family member, or other loved one, you probably find it very easy to highlight the many wonderful qualities that make them so special. Yet so many of us find it difficult to do the same when speaking or thinking about ourselves. Today, we're challenging you to start the week with positive self-talk. What's one kind thing you can say about yourself? Feel free to write it down, share it here in the comments, or just hold it close in your heart.

Halloween is an opportunity for individuals throughout the country to celebrate together. But if you're in recovery from an addiction to alcohol or another drug, this holiday can be frightening for a very personal reason. You understand that parties and other celebratory gatherings can be risky, but you don't want to become isolated from those you care about. Thankfully, you can enjoy Halloween without jeopardizing your recovery. If you follow some simple yet important advice, you can have a ghoulishly good time without using alcohol or other drugs. http://ow.ly/4gBP102qEUd

October typically ends with a celebration of candy, costumes, and creativity. This year, though, the risk of contracting COVID-19 has complicated matters. With Halloween less than a week away, many communities are still struggling to determine the best way to celebrate safely. We can definitely enjoy the holiday. However, as we've become accustomed to doing these past few months, we have to alter our plans a bit. Read more about staying safe while having fun this Halloween: http://ow.ly/MXUu102qr38

We almost always attempt to include a hopeful or motivational message in the information we share here on Mondays. We do this because we recognize how difficult it often is to feel inspired and energized at the beginning of a new week. But for the many people who have ADHD, the fight to remain focused and driven can feel like a struggle with no end in sight. In a recent Psych Central article, two ADHD experts shared a series of valuable strategies that can make a world of difference: http://ow.ly/5BUF102pNyI